Pestech International BHD

What Pestech International BHD does

PESTEC International Berhad (KLSE: 5219, formerly PESTECH International Berhad, recently rebranded in 2026) is a Malaysian integrated electrical power technology company that delivers Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) services for High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) electrical systems. Its core solutions span substations, transmission lines, underground power cables, infrastructure asset management, rail electrification and signalling, power distribution and smart grid, and sustainable power generation including large-scale solar photovoltaic systems, industrial and commercial rooftop solar, and off-grid distributed energy. The company's underlying technology stack centres on domain expertise in HV/EHV system design, protection, automation and communication systems, medium-voltage equipment, and grid digitalization, which it bundles into turnkey infrastructure projects rather than standalone software products.

The company is headquartered at Wisma Msyhur in Kuala Lumpur's Damansara Heights district with a secondary office in Shah Alam, Selangor, and was originally incorporated in Malaysia in 2011 with operations tracing back to 1991. It serves two principal customer segments: energy utility companies and grid operators on one side, and high-energy-usage industrial customers (including manufacturing, rail transportation, and rural electrification programmes) on the other, across Malaysia, Cambodia, and China. The business makes money through project-based EPCC contracts (one-time, multi-year), recurring infrastructure asset management services, sustainable-energy generation projects, and the supply of protection, automation, communication, and medium-voltage hardware. Pricing is custom and quote-based on project scope, with no standardised tiers disclosed. PESTEC distributes entirely through direct enterprise sales, securing large utility and industrial tenders through competitive bidding rather than channel intermediaries, and is publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia with investor relations, annual reports, and AGM/EGM materials disclosed through its corporate website.

Name

Pestech International BHD

Legal name

PESTEC International Berhad

Website

https://pestech-international.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PESTEC International Berhad is a Malaysian publicly-listed integrated electrical power technology company providing EPCC services for HV/EHV substations, transmission lines, cables, rail electrification, and solar PV, serving utility companies and high-energy industrial customers across Malaysia, Cambodia, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Power Infrastructure EPCC

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Commissioning & Energization Services (HV) (EUAEABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC), Underground Distribution (Cable, Duct Bank & Vault) EPC (EUAEACAB)

Keywords

• Electrical power infrastructure
• EPCC services
• High voltage substations
• Transmission line construction
• Rail electrification

Headquarters

HQ city

Shah Alam

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPCC Project Services: Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning services for substations, transmission lines, underground cables, and power infrastructure projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with utilities and industrial customers.
2. Infrastructure Asset Management: Ongoing management and maintenance services for existing power infrastructure assets, providing recurring service revenue.
3. Power Generation Solutions: Design and implementation of sustainable energy generation including large scale solar PV systems, solar rooftop solutions, and off-grid distributed energy systems.
4. Power Products: Supply and installation of protection, automation, communication systems, and medium voltage systems for power infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PESTEC International Berhad is an integrated electrical power technology company that delivers Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) services for high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations, transmission lines, underground cables, and rail electrification projects. It also provides proprietary power products, smart grid solutions, medium voltage systems, protection/automation/communication systems, solar PV power generation, rural electrification, and infrastructure asset management for utility and industrial clients.

Product overview

PESTEC is a Malaysian integrated electrical power technology company offering a multi-product portfolio organized as solutions and core services. The product portfolio includes Protection, Automation & Communication, Medium Voltage System, and Digitalisation solutions. Core services encompass EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning) for substations, transmission lines, and power cables; Infrastructure Asset Management; Power Generation (including large scale solar PV systems, industrial solar rooftop solutions, and off grid distributed energy); Rail Electrification & Signalling; and Power Products & Smart Grid. The company operates across High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) electrical systems, serving energy utility companies and high-energy-usage industrial customers. The solutions are provided through a project-based delivery model, combining construction, engineering expertise, and sustainable energy technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EPCC Services for HV/EHV Substations and Transmission Infrastructure Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations, transmission lines and underground cable systems for utility and industrial clients across Southeast Asia.
• Protection, Automation and Communication Systems Proprietary substation and power network protection, automation and communication systems for utility operators.
• Medium Voltage Systems Medium voltage power system solutions for distribution networks and industrial applications.
• Digitalisation Solutions Digitalisation solutions for power network monitoring, control and data integration.
• Power Generation (Solar PV) Solar photovoltaic power generation project delivery for utilities and commercial/industrial customers.
• Rail Electrification Electrification systems and EPCC services for rail infrastructure operators.
• Rural Electrification Design, supply and construction services for rural electrification programmes extending grid access.
• Infrastructure Asset Management Ongoing management, maintenance and lifecycle services for power infrastructure assets owned by utilities and industrial clients.
• Power Products & Smart Grid Solutions Proprietary power products and smart grid solutions sold to utilities and industrial customers to enhance network intelligence and reliability.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adani Energy Solutions Limited: Indian power transmission infrastructure developer and EPC operator with growing international presence. Direct comparable in transmission line and substation build-out model, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• TBEA Co., Ltd. Chinese transformer and HV power equipment manufacturer with significant EPC exposure in transmission and substations across Asia. Direct competitor for HV/EHV substation tenders where PESTEC bids, particularly in Cambodia and China.
• CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited: Indian switchgear, transformers, and power EPC provider with growing Southeast Asian footprint. Overlaps with PESTEC on switchgear/protection products and on substation EPC execution.
• Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd: Malaysian-listed EPCC and infrastructure contractor with overlapping exposure to power, rail, and large industrial projects across ASEAN. Closest direct comparable in size, listing profile, and EPCC business model to PESTEC.
• Hyosung Heavy Industries: Korean power equipment and EPC firm specializing in HV transformers, switchgear, and power infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia. Directly comparable in product mix (HV apparatus + EPC delivery) and regional target market.

Broad incumbents

• Gamuda Berhad: Large Malaysian engineering and infrastructure group with significant EPCC, rail, and tunneling exposure. Larger and more diversified than PESTEC, but competes for the same Malaysian utility, rail, and large-scale project awards.
• IJM Corporation Berhad: Malaysian construction and property group with industrial and infrastructure EPCC capabilities. Operates at much larger scale but competes for similar Malaysian power and industrial build-outs.
• Larsen & Toubro Limited: Indian EPC conglomerate with deep power T&D, rail electrification, and renewable energy project capabilities. Larger and more diversified, but competes for the same ASEAN utility and rail electrification opportunities.
• Siemens Energy AG: Global energy technology and EPC company covering generation, transmission, and grid technologies. Competes for large ASEAN transmission and grid-modernization tenders against mid-tier EPCC firms like PESTEC.
• ABB Ltd: Global power and automation incumbent supplying switchgear, protection systems, and substation solutions across ASEAN. Competes against PESTEC on equipment supply and EPC scope from a much larger balance-sheet base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pestechb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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